Chapter 29, Problem 17DYKB

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The positive feedback mechanism involved with lactation and milk letdown and also describes the function of hormones oxytocin and prolactin during this process.

Concept introduction:

Lactation is defined as the process of production and release of breast milk from mammary glands. The hormone which is secreted during this period is called prolactin by an anterior pituitary gland which is responsible for milk production.